Safeco Field Roof Opening

06 04 21 july 2008.

Safeco field roof opening.

58 46 558 104 of 1262 games. Combining nostalgic ballpark elements with the demand for amenities and revenue generating features safeco field is the world class home for the seattle mariners major league baseball club. A to z guide from safeco field website. Gate times may vary for special events such as opening day special promotions and the postseason.

Despite the expected boiling temperatures in seattle today the safeco field roof will be open for the mariners 1 40 p m. The roof shall be opened in a pair of 2 minute 15 second intervals. Since the inaugural game on july 15 1999 t mobile park has gained a reputation as a terrific setting for baseball and a great place for baseball fans. Welcome to t mobile park seattle is painted on top of the center section visible from aircraft whether the roof is open or closed.

520 465 528 985 of 1262 games roof closed. The 13 ton retractable roof comprises three independently moving segments creating a unique umbrella structure that easily moves on and off. One interval at the conclusion of an inning and one interval at the conclusion of the next inning. 2 048 1 536 921 kb date.

The mariners say they re not being sadistic. All gates open 2 hours prior to game time with the exception of the center field gate and the pen gate which open 2 hours prior to game time for the first 1 000 fans for access to the pen. Photo of the retractable roof open safeco field. A lighted safeco field sign was added to the east side of the roof in 2007 which aids in identification of the stadium from the freeways to the east.

The opening of the roof shall only commence between innings. And for those interested here is a fun look at the safeco field roof closing which takes 10 20 minutes depending on wind and other weather conditions.